Nothing but the truth
Nothing but the truth
“You cannot say that you have sh158bn to purchase cars for Members of Parliament and then claim that you do not have sh28bn to pay medical interns’ allowances, with the excuse that it would crush the economy,” Archbishop Kaziimba said. By Sadiiki Adams The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen […]
Kazimba maintained that the shrine’s identity is inseparable from its historical significance and that attempts to rename it distort the story of the martyrs. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has dismissed claims by some individuals seeking to rename the Uganda Martyrs Site from Namugongo to Nakiyanja, insisting that the […]
Yet even as bishop, his relationship with UCU continued. The House of Bishops appointed him to the University’s Council, where he contributed to governance and development initiatives. For retired Bishop James William Ssebaggala, the story of his life and ministry cannot be told without mentioning Bishop Tucker Theological College and its successor, Uganda Christian University (UCU). […]
The famous holy water well, which pilgrims traditionally flock to during the celebrations, has also been closed and will remain inaccessible until after the commemorations. The roads leading to Namugongo are usually alive with songs, prayers and the steady footsteps of pilgrims making their way from across Uganda and beyond. Days before Uganda Martyrs Day, […]
Among the survivors were Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira and Henry Katumba Tamale, who later rose through the ranks to become bishops in the Church of Uganda before retiring from active ministry. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has recounted the 1984 massacre at Namugongo, which also affected Uganda Martyrs’ Seminary […]
Despite the proposal, Kaziimba emphasized that the Church respects President Yoweri Museveni’s directive to postpone this year’s celebrations in order to protect the public from the spread of Ebola. The Church of Uganda has asked the government to permit a scaled-down and virtual commemoration of this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo following the […]
“To help us understand better the theme, remember the Luganda hymn which ends with ‘ffe Kristu alabika.’ We are his hands, mouth and eyes,” the communication stated. Chief Justice Zeija Declares Oboth-Oboth Speaker of 12th Parliament Lugazi Diocese has announced arrangements for this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, confirming that the June 3 commemorations will […]
At that point, Fr. Mugerwa referenced Anita Among, saying that even as many Ugandans continue to criticise her, it is important not to ignore the support she has extended to churches and community initiatives. NRM CEC Endorses Oboth Oboth and Tayebwa for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Positions The National Youth Chaplain of the Uganda Episcopal Conference, […]
“As shepherds of God’s people, we invite all the faithful to remain calm, prayerful, united, and hopeful,” the statement said. The Uganda Episcopal Conference has called on Catholics across the country to remain calm, prayerful, and united following the Government’s decision to postpone the national Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations that were scheduled to take place […]
“After consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders, we have decided to postpone the Martyrs’ Day celebrations to a later date, which will be communicated,” President Museveni said. The Government has postponed this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following the reported Ebola-related death of a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
